Holiday Inn Express Luoyang City Center by IHG is located at the intersection of Kaiyuan Avenue and Jinchengzhai Street in the Lolu district, with “Citizens’ Home” metro station just a 2-minute walk away. The hotel opened back in 2014 but is well maintained; guests praise the bright, spacious rooms and large bathrooms with separate showers. There are 274 rooms, most ranging from thirty-six to forty-six square meters – which is quite generous for a hotel of this chain’s class. In the morning, you can jog along the lake and watch the musical fountain, and in the evening return to your quiet room. Luoyang is one of China’s oldest cities, the capital of thirteen dynasties, and it makes a great base for exploring the Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and peonies which bloom throughout the city in April.

Lolu: New Luoyang Next to the Old

The Lolu district in Luoyang is a relatively new part of the city, with wide avenues, shopping malls, parks, and a metro line. The historic center with its ancient quarter and city gates remains to the northeast, while getting to the Longmen Grottoes to the south requires a taxi or bus ride. Near the hotel are the Quanhui Shopping Mall, Baolun Square, Longmen High-Speed Railway Station, and a Sui and Tang style botanical garden. This is convenient: many high-speed trains arrive at the southern station, and the hotel is within easy reach from there.

  • Longmen Grottoes — Buddhist statues carved into cliffs.
  • White Horse Temple — one of China’s oldest monasteries.
  • Musical fountain — an evening show by the lake.
  • Sui and Tang style botanical garden — a park with pavilions.

Travel tip: Luoyang is particularly beautiful in April, when the peony festival takes place, but hotels are fully booked then. Autumn offers a quieter and cooler experience. It’s best to visit the Longmen Grottoes in the morning before tour buses arrive.

Spacious Rooms and IHG Chain Service

The rooms are the hotel’s main advantage. Upgraded options with a king-size bed or two beds range from thirty-eight to forty-two square meters, while larger standard rooms reach forty-six square meters. Separate shower, spacious bathtub, desks, and city views. Downstairs you’ll find a restaurant and café, a lobby bar, vending machines and a mini-shop, an ATM, a business center, and a conference hall. There’s private parking, electric vehicle charging, bicycle rental, and luggage storage.

  • Spacious rooms from thirty-six square meters
  • Restaurant, café, lobby bar
  • Parking and electric vehicle charging
  • Bike rental
  • Business center and ATM

Rooms

Room types include deluxe king-size bed rooms, twin rooms, and large standard double rooms with city views. There’s enough space for a family with a child.

Who is it for?

Ideal for families, couples, and business travelers who want a reliable chain hotel format near the metro. Travelers with heavy luggage will appreciate the proximity to the bus stop.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Superior Double Bed Room (King Koil Mattress) — 36–38 m², 1 queen bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Upgraded room with 2 beds — 38 m², 2 single beds, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Deluxe Queen Room — 38–42 m², 1 queen bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Superior Twin Room - Larger Area (King Koil Mattress) — 38–42 m², 2 double beds, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Large standard room (double bed) — 46 m², 1 queen bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • Deluxe Room with a View (double bed) — 46 m², 1 queen bed, view: view of the lake, view of the city. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers.
  • B.Duck Family Theme Room — 42 m², 1 queen bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers, bottled water.
  • Astronaut Theme Family Room — 38 m², 2 single beds, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, sofa, desk, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers, bottled water.

Breakfast with flatbreads and noodles in Luoyang

Breakfast is one of the hotel’s strengths: guests write about flatbreads with egg, noodles, beef soup, as well as familiar dishes for those not ready for experimentation. The restaurant is usually busy in the morning, so arrive at the start of service.

Luoyang is known for its cuisine: try a banquet of forty soups, lamb noodles, and spicy snacks. In the evening, there are many establishments with different cuisines in the nearby shopping center.

Pros and Cons of Holiday Inn Express Luoyang

What guests appreciate

  • Metro station within a two-minute walk.
  • Spacious rooms from thirty-six square meters.
  • Large bathtub with separate shower.
  • Varied breakfast including noodles and flatbreads.
  • Lake with a musical fountain for jogging.

Things to know in advance

  • The Longmen Grottoes and the old city require taxi or bus transport.
  • The area is new and not very lively in the evening.
  • The hotel has been open for some time, so individual rooms look familiar.
  • During April peak season, prices and occupancy are higher.

What guests say

Guests most often praise the spacious clean rooms, breakfast, and location near the metro. They note the attentiveness of the staff: for example, being moved to a non-smoking floor. There are few complaints.

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